Special Education Paraprofessional

Ouray High School; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/life insurance

PERA retirement contribution

Job summary

Ouray School District R-1 in Ouray, Colorado is seeking a full-time High Needs Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with learning needs under the supervision of a special education teacher. Training is provided and the role spans multiple classrooms.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on scheduled school days. Salary ranges from $22.73 to $27.85 per hour, with benefits listed. Immediate start preferred and applications are via ourayschool.org/employment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with diverse needs.
• Ability to multi-task across different settings.
• Willingness to work under supervision of SPED teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support students with high-needs under a SPED teacher.
• Monitor progress toward individualized learning goals.
• Deliver instructional activities and provide classroom assistance.

Skills

Diverse learners

Multitasking

Classroom support

Education

HS/Trade degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Ouray School District R-1

Job Details

Job ID: 5892996

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ouray School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time high needs Special Education Paraprofessional position. We are looking for people who have an interest in working in classrooms with students with specific learning needs. Paraprofessionals work under the direction and guidance of a special education teacher to deliver, monitor, and measure progress towards learning goals. All training is provided.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00pm, during scheduled school days. Applicants should have experience working with children with diverse needs, be able to multi-task and work in different settings throughout the day. Please fill out the classified application found at ourayschool.org/our district/employment.

Work days: 174 aligned with the school academic calendar, 8 hrs a day.
Pay Range: $22.73-27.85/hr
Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits

• Full employee health/dental/life insurance+ District PERA Retirement contribution

Interested applicants should complete the classified employment application and submit to the contact listed below.
https://www.ourayschool.org/apps/pages/employment

Salary

Salary: $22.73 to $27.85 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelly Kuhlman , Admin Assistant
• Ouray School District R-1
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]